Latest Industry News

Cerakote Torture Test

More and more, we’re seeing Cerakote’d ARs. In a nutshell, what Cerakote™ is is a cool looking finish and a protective coating, all in one. When done right, the finished product is amazingly durable and gorgeous to look at.

Hickok45 Shoots an AR in .224 Valkyrie

Hickok24 hits his classic range to plink with a Savage MSR 15 chambered in .224 Valkyrie.  While this is a cartridge that shines at long range, seeing it shot by one of our favorite online firearms personalities is always fun.

Counterfeit Magpul Stocks – What to Look For

A real Magpul from a reputable online retailer....Magpul MOE Stock Mil-Spec (Black) - MSRP - $39.95

Recoil Magazine takes a look at fake Magpul stocks with the help of some staff from Brownell’s. Spotting fakes isn’t always as easy as you think.  Unless you have a super keen eye and a lot of experience with the product in question, the best possible advice is to always buy products that matter to … Read more

8.6 Creedmoor – Blackout’s Big Brother is Almost Here

8.6 Creedmore Discreet Ballstics

ARBuildJunkie.com recently sat down with David Stark of Discreet Ballistics to speak about his company’s groundbreaking 30 caliber subsonic loads.  We also had a chance to discuss a very exciting new caliber, 8.6 Creedmoor, which seems poised to become 300 Blackout’s spiritual big brother by taking a modified case from a 6.5 Creedmoor and pairing … Read more

Strike Industries Launches New Short Pistol Buffer Tubes

If you’re building an AR, pistol, there’s a good chance, size matters. Shorter is better, and that’s where this new short pistol buffer tube from Strike Industries comes into play. “At an overall length of just over 5 inches, the pistol buffer tube reduces the pistol’s overall length. The pistol buffer tube comes complete with … Read more

Homemade Rifle Snatched by Police in Slovakia

As far as hand-built Slovakian rifles go, this actually isn’t too bad.  Follow this link for more images.  There’s not too much information to go on.  Feel free to make up your own backstory…Mine involves Chernobyl and mutated animals.

Liberty Suppressors Announces Low Cost 762HR

The last 7.62 suppressor I picked up for a build was full-auto rated.  To prove it, they attached it to a 240 and let a belt rip.  Impressive, yes…but frankly, I might pop off 60 rounds per range session.  If hunting, one or two if I’m lucky. For folks who are more my speed, Liberty has just … Read more

Noveske Launches Branded SBA3 Brace

If you’ve got a Noveske pistol build just begging for a Noveske logo on the back of your brace, today is most certainly your lucky day. Noveske has launched their new Noveske-marked SBA3™ pistol brace. Designed for all platforms capable of accepting a mil-spec carbine receiver extension, the SBA3 is adjustable, dramatically enhances versatility, and … Read more

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